College & Career Pathways

The Shawnee Mission School District's College & Career Pathways offer students a focused approach to learning and skill development that aligns with their career interests. These programs provide a blend of academic coursework and hands-on, practical training, preparing students for further education and employment opportunities. Student can change career pathways as they go through high school to help find their best future career fit. Our goal is for students to graduate high school both college and career ready demonstrated through relevant real-world learning activities.

Shawnee Mission School District offers the following Career Pathways and fields of study. Additional information can be found in the Program Planning Guide and in your school's counseling office.

College & Career Pathways marked with an hashtag (#) are part of our Signature Programs, which provide high school students the opportunity to explore unique areas of study in preparation for specialized academic and future career opportunities. Students being their Signature Programs journey at any of our high schools, then attend specialized courses at the Center for Academic Achievement or the Career and Technical Campus for part of their day. 

• #Animation and Interactive Media
• Automotive Technology
• #Biotechnology
• #Culinary Arts and Hospitality
• Business Management and Entrepreneurship
• Construction & Design
• Digital Media - Journalism, Yearbook & Video Production
• #Engineering - Project Lead The Way
• Fashion, Apparel, Interior Design (FAID)
• Graphic Design - Business & Visual Arts
• #Health Science
• Manufacturing
• Marketing
• #Plant and Soil Sciences
• Programming & Software Development
• #Project Blue Eagle - Corrections, Security, Law & Law Enforcement
• #Project Blue Eagle - Fire & Emergency Medical Services
• Teaching / Training